Re:Work and the IRLE Present “Changing Lives, Changing L.A.”
Black Workers, Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Women
In partnership with the UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), Re:Work presents “Changing Lives, Changing L.A.,” a play created from transcripts from …
The Tractor Princess
Historical, Immigrants, Women
“The Tractor Princess” draws on excerpts from an oral history interview with Antoinette Yvonne DeOcampo-Lechtenberg, which is a part of a community archive and research …
Here Comes Mau!
Immigrants, Low Wage Work
There’s a tendency to associate fast-food with American nostalgia, which can shield issues in the franchise structure ranging from wage theft to violence and safety …
Soul Force, Part II
Black Workers, Historical, Women
Civil rights icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., shares his recollections of the 1960s and working closely with Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Lawson presents the …
Soul Force, Part I
Black Workers, Historical
On Dec. 11, 2021, the UCLA Labor Center’s historic MacArthur Park building was officially named the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center, in honor …
Stranded
Education, Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Young Workers
In 2020, India suddenly went into a national lockdown without advance planning or adequate government support, which led to a humanitarian crisis in addition to …
It’s Magic
Black Workers, Women
We often refer to birth as miraculous, and it can also seem mysterious. Many times there is a veiling around birth and labor, and the …
The Calling
Black Workers, Historical, Women
Despite a long tradition of midwifery in the Black community, which predates the founding of the United States, less than 2% of midwives today are …
The Graduate
Education, Immigrants, Low Wage Work
When we think about college, there’s a certain whimsical image, a time of self discovery and carefree fun before you step out into the “real” …
[No] Child Left Behind
Criminal Justice, Education, Immigrants
We often see children as innocents who need love, support, and stability. But not all young people are nurtured this way. Too often youth from …
Redemption
Criminal Justice, Immigrants
In today’s political climate, there’s a prominent narrative of “bad” immigrants who don’t deserve to be here. This isn’t new — it’s a part of …
It’s a Man’s Man’s World
Black Workers, Education, Women
What happens when you go to work and no one else in the room looks like you? Being the “only one” often means more scrutiny, …
The Gig’s Up
Gig Economy, Low Wage Work, Women
Uber. Lyft. Their arrival has transformed daily life and raised important questions about job quality, employment law, and creating an economy that works for everybody. …
School Days
Education
Earlier this year, over 30,000 public school teachers went on strike in Los Angeles, for the first time in nearly 30 years. Educators reminded us …
Trafficked
Immigrants, Low Wage Work
Trafficking. When you hear the word, many images come to mind. It may seem like something distant, hidden, and secretive — something that happens to …
Solidarity
Black Workers, Historical
This episode is a tribute to the life and legacy of Henry Walton — a lifelong union and community activist. Henry had a special relationship …
La Moda Femenina
Historical, Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Women
Re:Work Radio is back with another episode on LA’s Garment District. This time we explore the Garment District’s rich history through three generations of strong …
Block by Block
Black Workers, Women
What makes someone get involved in their community? How do community members become engaged? Not just during election season, but everyday, how do communities come …
Dispatch
Immigrants, Low Wage Work
It’s one of the most dangerous jobs in America: taxi driving. In this special joint episode from ReWork and Making Contact, we’ll hear a radio …
Los Callejones
Immigrants, Low Wage Work, Women
Who are the people who make the clothes we wear every day? Tune in to take a journey through “los callejones,” Los Angeles’s garment district. …
Moving the World
Women
Most of the stuff we use, from our clothes to our iPhones, were at some point made in another country and shipped to our shores. …
Listen Up!
Art & Music
What comes to your mind when you think of a musician? For many musicians, their work is no different from any other profession. They dedicate …
All on the Same Ocean
Low Wage Work
We live in a global market, and most of the clothing and electronics that we use are made halfway around the world. They’re transported across …
Indebted
Education, Housing
Who was your favorite teacher in high school? We all have that unforgettable teacher that sets us on our life’s trajectory. But most of the …
Baby’s Bodyguard
Women
All of us are on this planet because we were born. Still, for most of us, giving birth is so mysterious. Many people don’t really …
Coming Home
Immigrants, Young Workers
A group of undocumented youth cross the border from the US into Mexico to cross back and turn themselves into border patrol. Why would you …
A Hand Up
Housing
Everyday we pass by someone who’s homeless. We may be so used to seeing homelessness that it just becomes part of the normal city landscape. …
Human v. Walmart
Low Wage Work
Sometimes work can take a toll on your creativity, your individuality, and what makes you human. So what is the cost of being efficient at …
Raw Deal
Low Wage Work
For those of sitting in a restaurant eating, we may not be aware of what it takes to make our meal possible. What’s it really …
Dream On
Black Workers, Immigrants, Women, Young Workers
What is the future of this country’s dream for black and brown communities? This week’s episode, Dream On, is a fascinating conversation between two fierce …
Get Up Stand Up
Immigrants, Low Wage Work
When you get into a taxi, you usually know where you are coming from, where you are going. But what about your taxi driver? This …
Newcomers
Immigrants
Immigration visas dictate where someone can work, how they can work, how long they can work. But what happens when you throw friendship into the …
Breaking Out of Roles
Historical, Low Wage Work
Sometimes you have to become someone different to fit into a new job. Or, sometimes the job is exactly the right fit– but your being …